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Ichhamati by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay is a Bengali novel first published in 1950, focusing on the life along the Ichhamati river, particularly in the context of the indigo plantations of Jessore district in the mid-19th century. The novel, awarded the Rabindra Puraskar, is a rich exploration of the region's flora, fauna, and human life, highlighting the interplay between the ephemeral natural world and enduring human presence. It delves into the lives of people connected to the land and the river, including aspects of the indigo cultivation system and episodes from the Indigo Revolt.